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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Constantine I
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Constantine I

Place CreatedTrier, Germany, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodReign of Constantine I
Date320 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions1/8 oz., 7/8 in. (2.7 g, 2.2 cm)
Object number1980.030.002
Label TextObverse: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG, with helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantine I to right

Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, with standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives

Mint Mark: •PTR (Trier), with star in reverse left field
ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 12